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MIOLINI, Antonio C 1926 PALERMO

On arrival in WA dad was employed by Mr W N Hedges on the Kurrawong Woodline, 12kms from Kalgoorlie. He worked there from 1927-1931. Dad then met...

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MACORIN, William & Alba 1950 OXFORDSHIRE

William and Alba arrived in Fremantle Port in 1950 with their 4 year old daughter, Irene.

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MARTINO, Tony & Gina 1953 TOSCANA

I arrived in Perth after 33 days at sea. Found a job in Perth and after a year my fiancee arrived from Italy. We married and had 6 children. A few...

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MONK, George & Rupert 1922 BALLARAT

As boys they arrived with their mother and step family. Their father was killed in France in WWI. Both men served in WWII. Rupert was killed at...

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MARTINO, A & G 1958 SYDNEY

Came to Australia not knowing anyone to start a new life for themselves and any children they would have. Australia was a land of new...

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McCABE, Isabella & Family 1963 ORIANA 402
McGILLIVRAY, GS & IC 1967 CASTEL FELICE 402
MARTIN, Barbara, Ann & Paul 1964 FAIRSEA 401
McNAIR, William 1935 ESPERANCE BAY

Worked first as Home Missioner in the Methodist Church 1936-1940. Served in 28th Battalion AIF in Middle East 1940-1942. Minister of Methodist...

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MADAFFERI, Domenica 1950 SURRIENTO

Domenica (nee Stillitano) settled with her 4 children and husband in the house he built in Mt Hawthorn. They had 3 more children. The family now...

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MASTAGLIA, Francesco 1924 UNKNOWN

Worked in the goldfields as a Lumberjack, saving enough money to head South to Catterick - Greenbushes to start the family farm

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MCKINLEY Family 1965 AUSTRALIS

Ron & Dot arrived with their family of 4 to start a new life.

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MENEGOLA, Giacomo 1927 CARIGNANO

Married Pierina Walker (nee Cova), had 8 boys and 2 girls, farming property at Mt Walker (near Narembeen) is still farmed by one of his sons.

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MENNA, Giuseppina 1950 SURRIENTO

Giuseppina was 3 years old when she came to Perth. She grew up in Mt Hawthorn. In Jan 1966 she married Luigi Menna. She has 2 children and 3...

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MEOTTI, Robert Clemente 1933 ESQUILINO

Robert Meotti came to Australia in 1933. When he first arrived he lived in Mt Magnet and worked as a miner. He married Mary Molinari on the 25 Nov...

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MEYRICK Family 1954 OTRANTO 40
MOHARICH, Anton 1947 ASTURIAS 40
MOHARICH, Joseph Vladimir 1947 ASTURIAS 40
MORDINI, Gaetano 1959 NEPTUNIA

First born child - a son of Antonio Mordini and Giuseppa (nee Morgano). 8 years of age.

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MORDINI, Giuseppa 1959 NEPTUNIA

Eldest daughter of the Morgano family of Sicily. Came to Australia with their two children, Gaetano and Maria S. to join husband Antonio Mordini...

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MARSTON Family 1928 BELTANA

The family's arrival was preceded by the migration of Jessie's mother and siblings who provided initial support for the young family. Lived in...

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MCCARTHY, Pauline Margaret 1968 AURELIA 4
MCMILLAN, Margaret Ann 1912 OMRAH

Maragret Ann McMillan arrived at Fremantle and joined her fiancee. They were married the next day at Cottesloe Jan 10th 1912. She then became wife...

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MEYER, Gunter K 1954 FAIRSEA 4
MICHAELS, Rei, Ruth, R, B & R 1960 CASTEL FELICE

On first impression life seemed hard because of language, lifestyle & climate, After 44 years reflection we couldn't have made a better choice...

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MORELLI, AP & GA 1912 ARMAND BEHIC

Mr Morelli took up sugarcane growing in 1914 and was among the first farmers to supply the Babinda Sugar Mill. There were three daughters; Emma,...

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MORLEY, AR & MA, GE & MH 1964 FAIRSTAR

We arrived with our daughters, Gail & Marie. Later we had two sons, Simon and Glenn born 1969 and 1970. We now have eight grandchildren.

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MAC CORMICK, Donald & Mary 1969 ELLINIS

Arrived with two sons, Malcolm 4 & Donald 1. Later had a daughter, Marie. Commenced family Civil Engineering Company 1976 and turned...

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MORTON, WK 1925 BARRABOOL 398
McGIVERN, Barbara & Fred 1964 FAIRSKY

All my immediate family settled here, 9 siblings plus my (our) mother. Also wives husbands and numerous children. All were trades persons and are...

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McGOVERN, Bernard & Mary 1978 KOTA SINGAPURA 397
McILWAINE, Herb 1951 ASTURIAS

Arriving at Pt Walter Camp, Herb requested outdoor work; firstly in forestry in the South West and later as driller for water wells in the north....

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MUSULIN, Mijo 1964 GALILEO GALILEI

Eldest of eight children to Andrija & Zorka. Left his homeland for greater opportunities. Began working as a factory hand before entering the...

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MADDEN, Marjorie 1927 MORETON BAY 396
MARCHINKO, Fabian & Roza 1950 SKAUGUM 396
MONTEROSSO, Giuseppe 1950 SURRIENTO

Like many Italian immigrants of his time, Joe (Giuseppe) arrived with a dollar in his pocket! Joe worked tirelessly for his family and is the...

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MOORE, Richard & Kate 1912 WAIMANA

Richard and Kate Moore came to Australia to escape the Great War. Their son, my grandfather Richard George Moore (dob 13/05/1903) served in the...

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MULLARKEY, J & P & J & G 1968 HIMALAYA

Have settled and are all citizens of Australia. Have had over 80 visitors since 1976.

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MATELJAN, Ivan 1933 OTRANTO

Arrived with mother Luce and brother Michael to join father / husband Mate and brother Matt. New life before them.

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MIELE, Anna 1962 ROMA 395
MITCHELL, William 1855 ADELAIDE

Literate Shoemaker - 10 year sentence 11/08/1852 - 7 years transportation to Australia 1855 (25 years old). Convict number 3478 - Ticket of Leave...

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MACLEOD, Angus & Annie 1923 BENDIGO

Positive thinking and enormous courage to start a new life. Endured many hardships but were happy to give their children a brighter future. They...

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MACLEOD, Annie 1923 BENDIGO

Ann worked as a nurse (Trained at one stage by older sister). Met John Lange (Jack) at Northam Hospital in 1942. Four children Sandra m Terry...

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MACLEOD, Catherine 1923 BENDIGO

Became ill in 1922 when the family originally planned to immigrate to Canada with neighbors/ friends. Originally walked to Karnup school on...

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MACLEOD, John 1923 BENDIGO

At 17 he joined the merchant navy and was based in Sydney all his working life. Married Alice in Sydney and had 2 children, Donald and Ann. Don...

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MACLEOD, Angus 1923 BENDIGO

Arrived in WA at 14; played pipes for Coastal Scottish Pipe Band and was treasurer of the Calendonian Society in Fremantle. Was killed in Crete...

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MACLEOD, Angus 1923 BENDIGO

Named after father who was MIA during WWI (older brother Angus named after grandfather). Worked as a truck driver then lumper until his death in a...

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MACLEOD, Katie-Ann 1923 BENDIGO

Went to school at Karnup where later Premier John Tonkin was her teacher. Worked as a cook and housemaid at Davilak House, supported younger...

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MACLEOD, Kennethina 1923 BENDIGO

Left Scotland at 15 and initally worked as a live-in helper for doctor and family at Wellard. Worked hard to support family after father's death...

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MACLEOD, Rhoda 1923 BENDIGO

Rhoda was the baby of the family and much loved by all. Worked as a shop assistant in Fremantle before joining Women's Army. Served overseas in...

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